Subject: Re: [xsl] [XSLT 2.0] Checking that an element's value has the desired datatype? From: "Andrew Welch" <andrew.j.welch@xxxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:15:31 +0100 |
> I think people have forgotten the explicit reference Roger > made to schematron, since schematron is a validation > technology that can be implemented in XSL-T it follows that > the expression matches(flt:Aircraft/flt:Altitude, '[0-9]+') > would give you the same capabilities as XML Schema datatype > checking in any actually useful scenario.
I think you're missing the point that schema-aware processing does much more than run-time input validation. For example, it gives you compile time error messages if you use the wrong kind of argument to a function or operator. See my article http://www.stylusstudio.com/schema_aware.html for background and some examples. You really have to try it out to develop a real complex stylesheet to see the benefits - it's remarkable how much faster you can find your bugs. Honest.
I'm with Bryan on this one - whether he validates the Altitude as xs:integer with the schema or tries to create an xs:integer out of the value in the transform the result will be the same - except it will be caught in two different places.
I don't understand why defining it in a schema would be any better - in this case. Maybe I'm being naive. If "xs:integer(Altitude)" or "Altitude castable as xs:integer" returns true, then the receiving application that expects integers should be happy. If the values are meant for display, then checking they are integers wont be sufficient, but thats a different requirement.
I should point out that Im all for schema aware transforms - expecially validating the result as its created - its a truly satisfying experience for anyone who did a lot of 1.0. However, in this case, I dont see how typing the input as xs:integer would be any better/different to creating an xs:integer out of the value in the transform.
cheers andrew
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